In a recent video released by Michigan Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, she accuses President Joe Biden of supporting the "genocide of the Palestinian people." Tlaib, the only Palestinian American member of Congress, has been a vocal critic of Biden's unwavering backing of the Israeli war against Hamas in Gaza and his refusal to heed demands from progressive Democrats to support a ceasefire.

The video marks Tlaib's strongest condemnation of Biden and his administration thus far, as she warns that his stance on the war could harm his chances of re-election in 2024, particularly in Michigan where a significant Arab American population resides. Tlaib, who has consistently called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israeli offensive on Gaza, sternly tells the President in the video, "Mr. President, the American people are not with you on this one," and cautions, "We will remember in 2024."

Accompanying Tlaib's remarks in the video is an overlay of text that reads, "Joe Biden supported the genocide of the Palestinian people. The American people won't forget. Biden, support a cease-fire now. Or don't count on us in 2024."

This week, Tlaib faced an attempt in Congress led by extremist Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene to formally reprimand her for alleged "antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurrection" after Tlaib participated in a pro-Palestinian protest where she made the accusation of an Israeli genocide of Palestinians. While Tlaib has faced criticism from within her own party, a pro-Israel Democratic group in Detroit also aired a TV ad last week criticizing the congresswoman for voting against US funding of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system and a resolution condemning the October 7 Hamas cross-border attack.

Tlaib's video not only sheds light on the growing issue for President Biden, but also reveals the divisions within the Democratic Party, particularly along generational and political lines. Tlaib is one of 18 Democrats from the progressive-leaning wing of the party who have co-sponsored a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

In support of her claims against Biden, Tlaib juxtaposes his comments on US support for Israel with footage depicting the aftermath of the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including images of bodies in the rubble and children wounded by the attacks. The video also includes scenes of global protests in response to the Israeli bombardment, which was initiated following the deadly Hamas cross-border attack on October 7.

The video shared by Tlaib captures a rally in Michigan where demonstrators chanted "from the river to the sea," a chant that some perceive as a call for the eradication of Israel, while others argue it holds multiple interpretations.

Tlaib's outspoken stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has made her a lightning rod for division within the United States. While some within her own party and Republicans accuse her of not sufficiently condemning Hamas, others view her as a victim of Islamophobia and criticism towards those advocating for Palestinian civil rights.